Dengue and Malaria Cases Continue to Rise in Interior Sindh

Dengue and malaria continue to spread rapidly across Hyderabad and several districts of interior Sindh, as hospitals remain flooded with patients. Despite the alarming surge, preventive measures and fumigation drives remain largely absent in many affected areas.

Hundreds of patients are being treated daily in public hospitals, private clinics, and at home, with residents expressing concern over the lack of mosquito control campaigns and delayed government response.

According to Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abideen, at least four people have died due to dengue virus infection so far.

Data from the Liaquat University Diagnostic and Research Laboratory revealed that in October alone, 17,364 individuals were screened across Sindh, out of which 7,679 tested positive for dengue. In Hyderabad, Qasimabad, and Latifabad, as many as 6,486 dengue cases have been confirmed.

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Meanwhile, the Sindh Health Department reported that from January to October 2025, a total of 2,416,427 people were screened, and 215,270 tested positive for malaria across the province.

Despite the Sindh government allocating Rs. 1.21 billion for the Anti-Malaria Program, the rising number of malaria cases has raised serious questions about the efficiency and implementation of the initiative.

Health experts have urged authorities to launch large-scale fumigation campaigns, drain stagnant water, and ensure timely medical supplies to prevent further spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

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In Islamabad, 25 new dengue cases were reported in the last 24 hours. Out of these, 14 patients are currently receiving treatment in hospitals. According to reports, 18 cases were recorded from rural areas, while 7 cases came from urban regions.

The report revealed that 8 cases were reported from Bhara Kahu, 4 from Sohan, 2 from Sector G-5, and one case each from Alipur, G-13, G-6, I-8, I-9, Korail, Rawat, Sahala, Tarlai, Tarnol, and H-13. Authorities have identified several dengue hotspots to control the spread of the disease.

Dengue surveillance teams, in coordination with district administration, inspected 486 locations in affected areas. During the inspection, 15 positive hotspots were identified, and Assistant Commissioners took immediate action in these areas.

The Islamabad administration stated that over 40,000 anti-dengue activities have been conducted so far. Spraying was carried out in 27 patients’ homes and 1,129 surrounding houses, while fogging was done at 176 locations to prevent further spread of dengue.